Online Master’s in Elementary Education and Special Education
- Online
What Is an MEd in Elementary Education and Special Education?
The Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education and Special Education at Grand Canyon University provides a pathway toward initial teacher licensure for individuals seeking to switch careers to teaching. Offered by the College of Education, this MEd degree can lead to dual certification to teach elementary education (K-8) and special education for students with mild to moderate exceptionalities (K-12).
As a dual-certified teacher, you can help empower students to overcome barriers to success, with or without exceptionalities. This MEd helps students develop skills for creating welcoming classrooms and applying research-based instructional methods.
Online: $625per credit [ More Info ]
Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less)
Credits:Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Master's)
- Undergraduate Degree*
- 2.8+ GPA
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
- GMAT: 500
- GRE: 300 combined**
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).">
Admission requirements
may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook
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* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
Why Choose GCU for Your MEd Degree?
As a GCU MEd student, you can benefit from strong teacher preparation resources designed to support initial licensure. Career switchers receive guidance from the Office of Clinical Practice and the Office of Field Experience, helping navigate program requirements, fingerprint clearance and certification steps.
Special and elementary education program students are also encouraged to collaborate with faculty through opportunities such as conducting research and publishing findings.
Additionally, our teacher candidates benefit from a curriculum that embeds character development into education preparation. The Canyon Center for Character Education (CCCE) instills our future educators with the tools necessary to promote school cultures conducive to character development.
As a private Christian university, GCU integrates faith across all degree programs, including this online (See disclaimer 1 ) master’s in elementary education and special education. You’ll study within a supportive community that encourages the development of Christian values.
GCU makes it possible to transition into teaching with flexible online (See disclaimer 1 ) coursework paired with hands-on, immersive experiences. You’ll be taught by experienced faculty while engaging in constructive peer and instructor interaction.
Make your career transition to teaching easier with access to affordable tuition rates at GCU. As part of our commitment to making higher education more accessible, GCU offers institutional scholarships to qualifying students seeking initial teacher licensure with this online (See disclaimer 1 ) master’s degree program.
Reach Your Goals With a Degree From GCU
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